Transmigrated into a book? A vicious female supporting character? A senior sister? Tsk tsk!

The elder in charge of recruitment was somewhat surprised to see the two, but he simply greeted them and didn't pay them much attention.

After all, every time new members are recruited, disciples from the sect come out to watch. At this time, the assessment is nearing its end, and many new disciples have already come out in front of the main hall.

Tang Xinyan looked around carefully but couldn't find Liu Yinyin. She couldn't help but wonder if Liu Yinyin had encountered some other opportunity.

Is it still like in the book, that she won't come for another three years? Tang Xinyan never imagined that Liu Yinyin would be eliminated, after all, she's the female lead, isn't she?

Just then, several more people appeared in front of the main hall, and among them was a little girl, none other than Liu Yinyin, whom Tang Xinyan had been "longing for."

Just then, the time for the assessment arrived. Tang Xinyan never expected that Liu Yinyin, who ranked first in the test in the book, was now barely passing.

The elder didn't say much, but still instructed the disciples who had passed to line up according to their spiritual roots. Seeing that Liu Yinyin had joined the line for those with four or five spiritual roots...

Tang Xinyan understood. It seemed that even without the blessing of her jade pendant, Liu Yinyin was still a person with four spiritual roots, which could be considered as returning to the path she was meant to follow.

However, as expected of the female lead, the aura of fortune above Liu Yinyin's head, though greatly diminished, was still purple.

Of course, Tang Xinyan didn't expect to get all the money at once. Since she had already gotten the lion's share, the rest wouldn't have much of an impact, so she figured she might as well take what she could get.

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Seeing that Liu Yinyin was about to be taken to the outer sect, Tang Xinyan lost interest in watching any longer and asked Lu Chuan'an to take her back to the peak.

As if sensing something, Liu Yinyin turned her head to look at the spot where Tang Xinyan had just been, but unfortunately she saw nothing.

Looking at the children standing in the middle, who were about to enter the main hall to become disciples, Liu Yinyin felt nothing but envy, jealousy, and resentment.

As a concubine's daughter, Liu Yinyin was exposed to the ways of the family from a young age. She not only knew how to compete for favor and gain benefits, but also had a strong competitive spirit.

Although she lived a fairly good life, Liu Yinyin hated her status as an illegitimate child and looked down on her birth mother.

Therefore, once she understood what cultivating immortality was, Liu Yinyin hoped that she could possess spiritual roots and break free from her worldly identity to enter a sect for cultivation.

Finally, the age for the test arrived, and Liu Yinyin eagerly participated. When the test revealed that she possessed spiritual roots...

Looking at the children who were eliminated because they had no spiritual roots, Liu Yinyin felt happy and proud. She dreamed of her future life as a powerful female immortal.

But as the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison. At this moment, Liu Yinyin felt extremely unbalanced. If she didn't know the difference between spiritual roots, would she?

Of course she knew that, but hearing about it and experiencing it firsthand were definitely different feelings. Besides, Liu Yinyin always felt that she shouldn't be doing this.

She should be a genius sought after by everyone, not just a lowly outer disciple...

Tang Xinyan was unaware of Liu Yinyin's resentment, but even if she had known, she wouldn't have cared, knowing that the female lead couldn't cause any trouble for the time being.

Tang Xinyan plans to go into seclusion for a period of time and only come out after she has officially established her foundation. There are many things that can only be done after she has established her foundation.

For example, to protect their direct disciples, sects stipulate that direct disciples must reach the Foundation Establishment stage before they can leave the mountain. Missions from the Mission Hall can also only be received after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

Although it is possible to do so at one's discretion if accompanied by senior brothers and sisters with high cultivation, one still does not have the same freedom as oneself.

Even forming a contract with a natal sword requires reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, and only after forming a contract with a natal sword can one begin to formally learn a sword technique.

Not to mention those secret realms, where the minimum cultivation level is Foundation Establishment. It seems that without Foundation Establishment, you can't even get a hot meal...

Upon hearing that his youngest disciple was going into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, Xiao Yimo's expression was somewhat amused, but he ultimately said nothing.

He was simply reminding Tang Xinyan that the "Azure Wind" Secret Realm would open in three years. This secret realm would open once every ten years, and only those with Foundation Establishment cultivation could enter.

Xiao Yimo stated that although the secret realms for Foundation Establishment cultivators are unlikely to contain particularly valuable treasures, the monsters within are excellent for training.

The sect will allocate a certain number of places to each peak. He will register Tang Xinyan and tell her not to be late and to remember to come out of seclusion when the time comes.

Tang Xinyan didn't think much of it and obediently agreed. However, after returning to her residence, she belatedly realized that something was amiss.

Why does Xiao Yimo seem so certain that she will definitely be able to establish her foundation in three years? Could it be that he has discovered something?

But it seems she didn't reveal any flaws, did she? After thinking it over and over again without success, Tang Xinyan could only conclude that...

Xiao Yimo had a very high opinion of her talent and a strange kind of faith in her...

[Xiao Yimo: Hehe.]

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Three years later, Tang Xinyan withdrew from her cultivation state, adjusting her cultivation level from the late Foundation Establishment stage to the early Foundation Establishment stage. Tang Xinyan then left the Fate Realm.

For the first year and a half of the past three years, Tang Xinyan had been meditating on the first floor of the Glazed Pagoda, consolidating her foundation and expanding her meridians with abundant spiritual energy.

For the next year and a half, Tang Xinyan relaxed a bit, spending her time in the Fate Realm reading books and cultivating various spiritual plants and herbs.

Of course, he didn't neglect drawing talismans, setting up formations, or practicing swordsmanship. Occasionally, he'd also indulge in modern cuisine, like hot pot, barbecue, and crayfish.

She would also use some spiritual plants and fruits to make some fruit juices and delicacies. In addition, Tang Xinyan also used spiritual fruits to brew various kinds of fruit wines.

After tidying up the house and yard, Tang Xinyan sent messages to Xiao Yimo and her four senior brothers to inform them that she had finished her seclusion.

Xiao Yimo quickly replied, instructing Tang Xinyan to go to the main hall. Upon entering, Tang Xinyan found her four senior brothers there as well, and smiled at them.

Tang Xinyan stepped forward and first bowed to Xiao Yimo:

"Disciple greets Master."

Xiao Yimo's usually aloof face showed a rare hint of a smile as he nodded in satisfaction:

"Not bad, you've already established your foundation."

Looking at the little girl who had changed so much, Xiao Yimo couldn't help but recall the tiny little bundle of joy she had been when he first took her as his disciple.

She has grown quite a bit taller now. Although her face is still youthful and has some baby fat, her exquisite and beautiful features are beginning to emerge.

As for his cultivation level, ever since he realized his little disciple was hiding his true abilities, Xiao Yimo hadn't paid much attention to it. He estimated that with his little disciple's diligence and talent...

It's likely that her true cultivation level is at least at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Furthermore, Xiao Yimo concluded that since Tang Xinyan was concealing her cultivation level...

The Golden Core Tribulation certainly won't be conducted within the sect. Thinking about it, it seems I should prepare the necessary items for my little disciple's tribulation.

As usual, Xiao Yimo led the five people to the training ground, gave them individual instructions, and before leaving, he said to Tang Xinyan:

"Yan Yan, tomorrow I will take you to the Sword Tomb to find your natal sword. Once you have your natal sword, I will formally teach you swordsmanship."

Tang Xinyan: "Yes, Master."